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IUCN/SCC Otter Specialist Group Bulletin Volume 17 Issue 2 Pages 59 - 99 (October 2000) Last Minute Notes FRIENDS of the Giant Otter The issues no. 1 and no. 2 have been published.
The idea for such a Bulletin was first proposed at the 1998
International Symposium for the Conservation of the Giant Otter.
The Bulletin shall evolve into a networking tool, to be
published at least twice a year. WILD MAMMALS OF NORTH AMERICA In 1982, the book WILD MAMMALS OF NORTH AMERICA, by Chapman and Feldhamer was published. Dale Toweill and Jim Tabor coauthored the chapter on river otters. I agreed to coauthor with Paul Polechla and Dale Toweill a revised chapter on river otter for a 2nd publishing of this book. Dale and I conveniently work in the same office here at Idaho Fish and Game. The key chapter headings include: Nomenclature, Distribution, Description, Physiology, Reproduction, Ecology, Feeding Habits, Behavior, Mortality (including predators, parasites and diseases, and human impacts), Age Determination, Economic Status and Management, Current Research and Management Needs, and literature cited. We are emphasizing management, conservation, and research needs. Obviously, a lot has happened in the river otter
arena since 1982 (when the book was published and I finished my
own work on river otters), and I need the collective knowledge
of all of you experts to ensure this chapter includes the most
up-to-date information about river otters in North America. This
is a request to those of you who have information, reports,
publications, etc. regarding river otters in the categories
described above to please send copies of your work to me at the
address below. Please let me know by e-mail or phone if you have
pertinent information we should discuss. If it is simpler for you to just respond to this e-mail plea, send me a phone number also so I can give you a call. Thanks for your cooperation and assistance. I look forward to hearing from all you otter experts and admirers. Wayne Melquist |
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